The governor of Illinois has just signed a measure that will require that: “the teaching of history shall include a study of the roles and contributions of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender people in the history of this country and this state.”

“Some kids by the age of four are saying, ‘I don’t want to be a girl anymore’ or ‘I don’t want to be a boy anymore,’ because schools or nurseries are trying to tell us that it’s okay to become something else that you’re not.”

Several doctors, counselors, activists, and other Christian leaders signed a letter condemning the resolution, which they said violates religious freedoms. No Seventh-day Adventists are signatories of this letter.

“We want to overcome as many obstacles as possible so that the Church can become a safe place where everyone –regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity –can get to know God and grow as His disciples."